The Listening Ear

The Listening Ear is a telephone support service in East Lansing, Michigan, that connects callers with trained volunteers who provide emotional help during difficult times. These volunteers complete thorough training to listen with care and offer practical emotional support.

The service began in 1969 and grew into an important mental health resource for the Michigan community. This long history of support shows how valuable steady emotional care can be for a community.

The organization represents community care through free, confidential conversations for people who want support without clinical involvement. This approach creates space for callers to share their thoughts openly, without feeling like a patient or case file.

The service operates by telephone daily and works to be reachable for callers who need help. People can connect directly with volunteers to get emotional support right away.

Beyond individual phone support, the organization actively takes part in food bank work and local health events in the community. This broader involvement shows that helping people means more than just having conversations.

GPS coordinates: 42.73330,-84.51590

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41